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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.84, 7,508.09 and 2,083.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.84, 7,508.09 and 2,083.35 is: 3,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.84 : 7,508.09 = 2,083.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.84/7,508.09 = 2,083.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.84x = 7,508.09 × 2,083.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.84x = 15,641,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,968.88/5,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.37

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